In the framework of the IWF Development Program, the IWF held an Education Seminar in Tokyo, JPN. The seminar was tailored to the young athletes and their coaches participating at the 2017 IWF Junior World Championships. Such lectures are implemented on the occasion of all our events with the participation of athletes and teams present. […]
On 17-18 June the Japan Anti-Doping Agency and IWF greet the Athletes and the Officials of the participating countries of the 2017 IWF JWC together at their Anti-Doping Outreach. Those wishing to either deepen or test their knowledge of Anti-Doping are equally welcome. The IWF AD quiz is available at the booth in five languages […]
W53kg Ending the Snatch with 88kg, ZHU Qiaoling (CHN) came out at 105kg for her first attempt in the Clean and Jerk. Securing the victory with this first lift, she came out to give 109kg a try – successful. She missed her third lift at 111kg but won the Gold easily. Surprisingly, HANHUR Mariia (UKR) […]
W48kg – SUKCHAROEN defended her title 2016 Junior World Champion SUKCHAROEN Thunya (THA) had no contenders in the Women’s 48kg. She showed her supremacy in the Snatch and only came out for one successful attempt in the Clean and Jerk making it a good lift at 97kg. She won the three available Gold Medals leaving […]
The 2017 IWF Junior World Championships kicked off today in Tokyo. A Total of 265 (108 Women / 157 Men) athletes from 50 countries started their competition the capital city of Japan. Women will represent 31 countries while the number will be 45 for Men. Since the first Junior competition hosted by Marseille in 1975, […]